Local Information

The Connected Circle - SEND Youth Club is a new SEND Youth Club for young people aged 10–18. This will be a safe, fun, and welcoming space where our young people can come together, make friends, and enjoy activities that are tailored to them.

Thurrock Council has a draft plan for electric vehicle charging in the borough. We want to hear from you, whether you already drive an electric vehicle or are thinking about it in the future. Your feedback will help us make sure the strategy works for local people. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey.

Do you know how the law changes when your young person turns 16? Do you worry what will happen to them when you're gone? We will be holding regular information and training sessions for parents and carers focusing on Preparing for Adulthood. The young people themselves are welcome to attend.

Did you know? Around 10% of Essex residents aged 65+ feel lonely “all or most of the time” — that’s about 29,000 people in our community. Nationally, it’s just 7%.

Due to the bank holiday all libraries will be closed on Monday 25 August.

Recent data from the Trussell Trust reveals that almost 1 in 5 people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits in the UK turned to a food bank in the past month.